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Patent GB-2322289-A (GB)
Title: Foldback cup lid
Inventor: VAN MELLE HUGH
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 1997-02-24
Abstract: An extruded plastic lid 10 has a substantially planar cover portion 12 and a lip portion 17 which has a downward facing cavity for receiving a corresponding rim of a disposable cup. The cover portion 12 includes a foldback portion 20 which is bounded by an integrally formed hinge 28 with a U-shaped cross-section, and two tear-lines 24,26 which are parallel to the direction 22 of extrusion grain lines in the lid. The foldback portion extends into the lip portion and includes a pull tab 30 which extends outwardly in a plane that is parallel to the plane of the cover. To gain access to the cup's contents, a user can pull the foldback portion upwards to form an opening in the lid. In one aspect of the invention, the lip portion has two rounded tabs 40 which are separated from the pull tab by notches 42, and are coplanar with the pull tab. The rounded tabs prevent the formation of sharp corners when the foldback portion is tom upwards. In another aspect of the invention, the foldback portion includes two raised ridges 32, and the cover includes a recess with a protrusion 34 that engages with the ridges so that the foldback portion can be retained within the recess after being rotated through 180‹ about the hinge.
Patent GB-2321035-A (GB)
Title: Patterning froth on stout or other beverages being dispensed into a container
Inventor: WILLIAMSON CLIVE NEIL
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: A pattern is created in the froth on top of a glass of stout, being dispensed, by means of a plate 1 (fitted over a drip tray) having a slot 3 defining a pattern. The bottom of the glass is received in a holder 6 having on its underside a projection 8 which is received in the slot. The glass is moved manually or mechanically relative to the dispenser through a path defined by the slot so as to create the pattern. Other frothy beverages such as beer, lager, milk shake or frothy coffee may also be patterned.
Patent GB-2329462-A (GB)
Title: Toadstool shaped light
Inventor: CORY-HUMBLE BARRY TREVOR
IPC: F21V1/00
Filed: 1997-07-23
Abstract: A mushroom/toadstool shaped lamp comprising separately moulded top (1 fig 1) and bottom parts (2 fig 1). The top part is preferably dome 12 shaped and allows light to pass through. The bottom part preferably comprises a base 3 and an upstanding stem 4, a bulb 9 is placed on the top of the stem 4. The base may be provided with pegs 7 or other means to fasten the lamp to the ground. A low voltage cable 8 may enter the base to supply power to the lamp.
Patent GB-2316886-A (GB)
Title: Kite line ascending toy
Inventor: BOSWELL ROGER ANTHONY
IPC: A63H27/08
Filed: 1997-08-19
Abstract: A toy in the form of a doll 4 is pulled up a kite line (3 figure 1) by a parachute 1 held to the line by a grooved wheel 2. The toy is released from the line by one of the release members shown in figure 2 which is mounted near the kite (5).
Patent GB-2328994-A (GB)
Title: Fast fix trunking
Inventor: ROBINSON LAURENCE
IPC: F16L3/26
Filed: 1997-09-06
Abstract: The trunking, e.g. extruded, has channels other than the main channel for wiring, piping &c. through which nails and or screws can be driven thereby eliminating any need for brackets or clips. The nails or screws do not penetrate the principal channel of the trunking. The channels have one or more membranes (c) punctured by the fasteners.
Patent GB-2324911-A (GB)
Title: Antenna array
Inventor: FRAY ADRIAN FORREST
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 1997-10-03
Abstract: An antenna array (130) comprises for example a plurarity of antenna elements (136) distributed in a 3-dimensional space. Signals are conveyed to and from the elements (136) through optical fibres (140) so that only a small proportion of the space contains reflective metallic parts. The elements (136) are operative to convert optical signals conveyed thereto to microwave radiation either by optical non-linear mixing processes within the elements or by photodiode detection of microwave modulation conveyed in the optical signals. Incident received microwave radiation at the array (130) is similarly converted at the elements (136) to optical signals for coupling into optical fibres (140). This conversion involves either mixing the microwave radiation with an optical local oscillator signal conveyed to each element along optical fibres (140), as a floodlight source 142 or by arranging for the incident microwave radiation to apply modulation to a light source and then conveying the resulting modulated optical signal from each element along optical fibres (140) to signal processing units remote therefrom. The use of microwave transparent elements close to the antenna element array allows a wider variation in the direction of the beam formed by the array and lower distortion of the beam pattern.
Patent GB-2322296-A (GB)
Title: Bathtub mounting
Inventor: SEARS III LEONARD W
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1997-10-21
Abstract: A bathtub of integral construction especially adapted for installation in a private residence has a sump bottom spaced a sufficient distance above the floor and an opening in the apron leading to the space beneath the sump. The sump bottom spacing and apron opening enable the positioning of a portion of the undercarriage of a mobile patient lift underneath the sump bottom so that the bather supported by the lift can be positioned directly above the sump. Accordingly, the bather, who may be an invalid or other seriously physically handicapped person, may be transferred to a residential style bathtub in his home without having to disembark the lift. The invention also includes methods of making the bathtubs and using them with the mobile patient lifts.
Patent GB-2332554-A (GB)
Title: A portable stereo sound system in a brief case
Inventor: AL-ALI SALAH ABDULLAH
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 1997-12-16
Abstract: A portable stereo sound system includes a CD player P1 and/or twin deck cassette player P2. A pair of loudspeakers P5 are foldable inwards over the player unit to form a portable brief case arrangement for ease of transit. The speakers have pockets for stowage of a radio receiver R6 and a remote control unit P7. The system may be use to give speeches or demonstrations to large groups of people.
Patent GB-2321338-A (GB)
Title: A differential voltage cell
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: H01L31/058
Filed: 1998-01-19
Abstract: A differential voltage cell includes one or more units each comprising a photovoltaic device or solar cell 2 and a thermoelectric Peltier device 4. The two devices are separated from one another by a layer 3 of thermally conducting but electrically insulating material and the Peltier device is thermally connected by a layer 5 to a heat sink or heat exchanger 6. The outputs from the two devices are electrically connected. A lens 1 serves to concentrate sunlight on the photovoltaic device. The temperature generated in the photovoltaic device 2, which would otherwise be wasted, creates a temperature difference which provides an electrical output from the thermoelectric device 4. This may enable the output and/or the efficiency of the cell to be increased as compared with the photovoltaic cell alone of similar area. Heat exchangers may be incorporated in the layer 3 and/or the layer 5 to control operation of the cell and/or to provide useful heat for other purposes.
Patent GB-2333537-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable borehole component
Inventor: COOPER MARK LEONARD
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A borehole component which is adjustable in length, comprises at least one first member (4 or 5) partially surrounded by at least one second member (3), such that a protruding portion of the first member (4 or 5) protrudes from the second member (3). The second member (3) is movably attached to the first member (4 or 5) so that the length of the component may be adjusted. Reduction in length of the component causes an elongate flexible member (8), which is received within a recess (31) extending along the axial length of the second member (3), to become coiled around the protruding portion of the first member (4 or 5), protecting the flexible member (8) from being subjected to excessive tension, or from being damaged. In this way, alterations in tubing length within an oil, gas or water well may be compensated for when an electrical submersible pump (ESP) is installed in the well, as the heavily armoured power cable required by the ESP may be run along the outside of the tubing to the surface of the well, with a smaller risk of becoming damaged.
Patent GB-2319140-A (GB)
Title: Facsimile transmission coding including termination and dummy codes
Inventor: KIMURA TOMOHIRO
IPC: H04N1/417
Filed: 1994-07-27
Abstract: In a facsimile signal coding system wherein the image data to be encoded includes a plurality of information source symbols, the total number of which is not known prior to commencement of coding, and within which a predetermined sequence of such symbols occurs, a said predetermined sequence is added at the end of the image data together with a termination symbol, and a dummy symbol is added to the other predetermined sequence or sequences. The termination symbol is different from the dummy symbol and when a termination symbol following a predetermined sequence is detected at a decoder decoding is terminated, whereas when a dummy symbol following a predetermined sequence is detected at a decoder decoding is continued. The predetermined sequence is preferably also transmitted prior to encoding the plurality of information source symbols.
Patent GB-2338056-A (GB)
Title: Fluid circuit arrangement
Inventor: DEAN WILLIAM
IPC: F02N19/10
Filed: 1998-04-14
Abstract: The fluid circuit arrangement comprises two circuits 10, 20. The first circuit 10 has a heater 14 and a heat exchange means 13. The second circuit 20 has a heat exchange means 26, a cooler 25 and a valve device 29 which is responsive to a control means 31 to bring the cooler 25 into circuit in response to the temperature in the first circuit and optionally to other operating parameters.
Patent GB-2336313-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush sterilizer
Inventor: LIN CHIA-PING
IPC: A46B17/06
Filed: 1998-04-17
Abstract: A container for sterilizing the bristles (A1) of a toothbrush by steam (W) comprises a water vessel (6) and a water heater (6A) to generate hot steam to sterilize the bristles (A1) of toothbrushes (A) held by racks which are located inside a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body is composed of two side walls (1 and 2, Fig 1), one of which acts as a door. Ventilation holes may be provided in the top of the cylindrical body and a retainer (15, Fig 5) may be provided in an outer surface of the cylindrical body for engaging a retainer (91, Fig 5) fastened onto a wall.
Patent GB-2328120-A (GB)
Title: Multpile user communication unit registration and billing
Inventor: MILLER NATHAN WEST
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: Multiple user communication units (MCU) are provided and/or operated by different service providers. MCUs which can be fixed or mobile (eg on board an aircraft, ship or bus) provide a link (eg via satellite) to a communication system for a group of users. An MCU transmits a combined request message comprising MCU equipment identification information, location information and individual user registration information to a communication system. The MCU receives a response message indicating whether it was successfully identified and located and which users were successfully registered. The MCU then informs individual users of their registration status. The system collects and processes registration information and usage information for individual users and individual MCUs such that each service provider receives billing information concerning the usage of their own MCUs.
Patent GB-2337445-A (GB)
Title: A baby vest
Inventor: ROOFE TRACEY
IPC: A41B13/08
Filed: 1998-05-23
Abstract: A baby vest 1 comprises a body portion 2 and two shoulder portions 16, 17 each of which is provided with a fastener 22, 23. The vest is removed by undoing the fasteners and pulling the garment towards the baby's feet. This prevents discomfort being caused to the baby by having the vest pulled over its head and avoids faecal contamination.
Patent GB-2330481-A (GB)
Title: Confirming contract data in a telephone transaction
Inventor: MIYAZAKI YOSHIFUMI
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: In a telephone transaction, confirmation of an order is provided by a voice synthesis unit. An operator, who receives a telephone call from a customer's telephone 271 at an operator's private telephone 281, inputs contract data into a data input terminal 110 in accordance with content of this contract which is drawn from a conversation with the customer. This contract data is sent to an voice response unit 150, where it is converted into a transaction confirmation message in the form of voice data. In doing so, a transaction confirmation request message is analyzed, whereby its corresponding fixed voice segment and a synthesized voice of a portion of this massage are edited together. This transaction confirmation message in a voice data form is then sent to the customer's telephone, under the control of an automatic telephone exchange 200 and an automatic telephone exchange-to-computer control unit 250.
Patent GB-2329817-A (GB)
Title: X-ray detection and imaging of materials
Inventor: ROBINSON MAX
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 1998-09-28
Abstract: Three-dimensional images or stereo pairs of images are produced using two or more dual energy X-ray transmission sensors and at least one X-ray scatter sensor. Two or more X-ray curtain beams can be provided so as to enhance the stereo effect, and the scatter sensors can be positioned at angles which are characteristic of materials which it is desired to detect. The system may be used to inspect electronic assemblies, or to identify polycrystalline substances such as explosives, drugs or semiconductor materials in items of luggage.
Patent GB-2334453-A (GB)
Title: Device for practising the aiming of a ball
Inventor: MOORE ALEXANDER
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 1998-10-06
Abstract: The device comprises an adjustably inclined track 1 having deflection means 7 for a ball having travelled up the track, and a depression 17 which is adjustable in depth to catch the ball. The depression may be formed by a base member 18 being adjustably mounted in aperture 21 by way of fixing means 19 and receiving means 20. The device may have, predetermined tracks for guiding the ball (Figs 3 and 4), a scooped lead in profile for the track, an adjustable funnel leading onto the track, and the track may be inclined by a hinged or telescopic member attached to the raised end. The device may be used for practising putting a golf ball.
Patent GB-2343602-A (GB)
Title: Shading 3-dimensional computer generated images
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: An apparatus for shading 3-dimensional computer generated images represents each object in the image by a set of flat polygons. Vertex data (x,y) is supplied for each vertex of the polygon along with data which defines the orientation of the surface of the polygon. Edge data is computed in edge processors (6). The edge data is equivalent to data which defines a surface which is perpendicular to a viewpoint and which faces inwardly towards the polygon. For each pixel which is used to view the portion of the image in which the polygon is located, a depth value is derived for each of these surfaces and, when the depth values indicate that the polygon is visible at the pixel, it is shaded accordingly.
Patent GB-2344572-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle storage device
Inventor: HEIN JOHN
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 1998-11-13
Abstract: A motorcycle manoeuvring device comprises a track that carries the motorcycle, the track being pivotable about either one of two points 10 and 11 when it is released from the other point. The device can be used to manoeuvre a motorcycle in a garage such that it can be stored transversely in front of, or behind, a car.
Patent GB-2328072-A (GB)
Title: Cassette copying apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G11B15/00
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: Cassette copying apparatus is provided comprising a main body (17), a first head mechanism (26) for engagement with a cassette (25) to be copied, a second head mechanism for engagement with a blank cassette, and operating means for bringing about relative engaging movement between first head mechanism and the cassette to be copied, and between the second head mechanism and the blank cassette, the operating means comprising a unitary transfer component (10), such that movement of the unitary component (10) from a release position to a copying position brings about both sets of relative movement in a simultaneous and coordinated manner.
Patent GB-2333760-A (GB)
Title: Method of visibly ensuring quick coupling
Inventor: GODWIN D MICHAEL
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A method of visibly ensuring quick coupling of an implement 18, having a hinge plate (510 or 512) with a first aperture (516 or 520), to a lift arm (20, Figure 13) of a work machine, comprises actuating a cylinder (479 or 481) provided on the lift arm so as to move a pin into the first aperture, and then viewing the pin from the cab of the work machine (Figure 21). The lift arm or hinge plate may be provided with a support plate (460 or 466, 516 or 512) having a second aperture (488, 516 or 520) through which the pin additionally passes upon actuation of the cylinder. Preferably the cylinder is hydraulic and the hinge plate has a hook portion (514 or 518) which engages a support bar (472 or 474) provided on the lift arm. A work machine having provision for such a quick-coupling method is also described.
Patent GB-2344915-A (GB)
Title: Portable voice messaging and warning device
Inventor: BAKER RONALD JAMES
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: The device is a self contained unit with an onboard rechargeable battery. It is designed to be used in a variety of locations where external power is not readily available. It is fitted with an infrared movement detector, which, when activated, will initiate a warning or message. This detector has an adjustable range of detection to cater for confined spaces or large open areas. An electronic speech processor is fitted within the device. Facility is provided to programme, on site, any message, in any language, as may be required to suit the location and environment. This message which is transmitted through an onboard audio speaker can be changed as frequently as required, and will remain in the processor, even in complete power down. The device is fitted with a six position keyswitch, which controls all of the functions of the unit. Incorporated on the same control panel is a push button for programming the speech message and a socket for recharging the battery.
Patent GB-2336514-A (GB)
Title: Heating pads for garments
Inventor: RIX ROBERT
IPC: H05B3/14
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: This invention relates to heating pads for garments which are waterproof and can thus be washed and function underwater eg in a diving suit. The pad comprises a carbonised material 2, bus bars 3 in electrical contact with said carbonised material; an outer skin material 8 bonded to a first side of the carbonised material; a coated insulating material 6 bonded to a second side of the carbonised fabric; wherein the edges of the outer skin material are sealably bonded to the edges of the coated insulating material. Material compositions are disclosed. A control system, incorporated into a waterproof control box is provided to control the temperature during warming up and normal operation in response to sensors. A thermal cut out is provided. A piezoelectric percussion switch switches the pad on/off.
Patent GB-2333104-A (GB)
Title: Separation of hydrocarbons/water/emulsifier mixtures
Inventor: NYE JAMES O
IPC: C10G7/04
Filed: 1997-09-15
Abstract: A process for separating vaporous mixtures of hydrocarbons, water and emulsifier derived from the remediation of wellbore fluid, such as a mud containing solid particulate material in which the vaporous mixture is quenched in transfer line (14) with a hydrocarbon stream (12) which is at a temperature above the boiling point of water and below the boiling point of the hydrocarbons in the vaporous stream. Most of the hydrocarbons in the vaporous stream and substantially all the emulsifier are condensed into the hydrocarbon quench to form an oil stream. The water is recovered from the hydrocarbon quench in a primary separator (16) as a vaporous stream and quenched with water. The quenched water and any residual heavy hydrocarbons are separated in a secondary separator (24) by phase separation.
Patent GB-2338302-A (GB)
Title: Attenuating water column reverberations in marine seismic prospecting
Inventor: BARR FREDERICK J
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: A method for attenuating water column reverberations (132) in a dual sensor seismic signal, whereby a pressure signal and a velocity signal are transformed from the time domain to the frequency domain, generating a transformed pressure signal and a transformed velocity signal, respectively. Values for weighting factors K p  and K v  are selected and multiplied times the transformed pressure signal and the transformed velocity signal, respectively, generating a weighted pressure signal and a weighted velocity signal, respectively. The weighted pressure signal and the weighted velocity signal are summed, generating a summed signal. Values for ocean bottom (112) reflectivity R and Z, the frequency domain delay operator for two-way travel time in the water layer, are determined. A weighted inverse Backus filter is calculated and multiplied times the summed signal, generating a filtered signal. The filtered signal is transformed from the frequency domain to the time domain. Alternatively, (Fig 3) the Bakus filter is transformed from the frequency domain to the time domain and convolved with the weighted sum calculated in the time domain. In this implementation, the traces do not have to be transformed from the time domain to the frequency domain.
Patent GB-2353275-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container body
Inventor: HILLMAN COLIN PETER
IPC: B60J7/16
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: A reversibly collapsible container body for containing goods for transport comprises a roof 16, a floor 8 and a plurality of support members 4, the lower end of each support member 4 being pivotally mounted to the floor 8 and securable in a substantially vertical position, the upper end of each member 4 being pivotally linked to reciprocating means 18 movable along the length of the roof 16, such that lateral movement of the upper end of each member 4 along the roof 16 raises or lowers the roof 16 and erects or collapses the body. The container body is preferably a swap body for use on a rail wagon, flat bed trailer or sea vessel.
Patent GB-2344022-A (GB)
Title: Frequency diversity receiver capable of compensating for the effects of Doppler shift
Inventor: BOHM KONRAD
IPC: H04B7/12
Filed: 1999-09-02
Abstract: An FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) is performed on received signals having identical content, but different frequencies. The frequency position of the data signals is subsequently analysed and used to control local oscillators 3, the outputs of which are mixed with the input signals so as to form intermediate frequency signals of the same frequency. The signals are subsequently weighted 5 and combined. The time delay between the signals may be compensated for by time delay members 4. The arrangement may be used to compensate for the effects of Doppler shift.